Black Dragon's Roar

The sky was filled with dark clouds, pressing down heavily.

The roar was incessant, and lightning struck continuously, hitting the sea and the forest.

Within the azure light, Riyao's body began to expand.

Get bigger.

It gets bigger again.

A hundred-foot- Azure Dragon broke through the light and circled in the sky.

It has long, slender horns, Hisui scales covering its entire body, long, golden-blue whiskers that flutter in the wind, a coiled and undulating body, five sharp, curved claws, and a pale blue aura of magical power surrounding it.

The dragon's head was lowered, looking down at the Black Dragon on the ground.

Acnologia raised his head, his vertical pupils filled with confusion.

Is this a dragon?

Dragons never seen before.

It stared at the Riyao, sensing the Dragon Force within.

It can't be faked.

It is indeed the Dragon Force.

But what kind of breed is this?

It has lived for four hundred years and has seen countless dragons, but it has never seen this form before.

Acnologia shook his head.

I don't care anymore.

There are many strange-looking dragons.

It abandoned its attack on Makarov and his men, and instead charged toward the Riyao.

Its enormous body soared into the air, its wings flapping and creating a hurricane.

The Riyao into the sky, its dragon body piercing through the clouds, accompanied by a burst of lightning.

Acnologia followed closely behind, her speed in no way slowing down.

Riyao lashed out, its tail lashing out at Acnologia with a whooshing sound.

The air was cleaved by the blow, producing a sharp whistling sound.

Bang!

The Black Dragon was whipped away and tumbled twice in the air.

It steadied itself, a hint of anger flashing in its vertical pupils.

It retaliated, biting down on Riyao's body.

The teeth pierced the scales, producing a grinding sound that made your teeth ache.

Roar!!

The Riyao roared in agony.

The people on the ground were still in a daze.

"Riyao... has turned into a dragon?"

Lucy's voice trembled.

How do humans transform into dragons?

Gray opened his mouth, unable to speak.

Even Igneel, hidden deep within the souls of Natsu and the others, was utterly shocked.

In this era, how could anyone still fully transform into a dragon?

The Dragon Force of the Dragon Slayer Lacrima is simply insufficient to support the transformation into a dragon.

This is completely beyond the realm of common sense.

Mirajane stared at the azure Azure Dragon in the sky, her hands and feet turning ice-cold.

My chest tightened, and my breathing became rapid.

She wanted to go up and help.

But that terrifying aura prevented her from taking a single step.

Courage swirls in my chest, but I can't seem to break free.

Bright red blood mingled with the rain and dripped down.

It dripped onto her face.

"Riyao!!"

Riyao is no match for Acnologia.

The enormous dragon's body was torn to shreds by the Black Dragon.

Scales shattered, flesh rolled back, and blue dragon blood gushed from the wound.

Even though life force constantly repairs injuries, the wounds heal only to be torn open again, and then heal once more.

However, the Black Dragon is far more destructive.

The speed of repair cannot keep up with the speed of destruction.

Riyao's dragon body trembled, each breath laced with blood.

Riyao, in a fit of rage, bit down hard on Acnologia's neck.

A bluish light emanated from the dragon's mouth.

[The Azure Dragon's Cang Roar]

Azure light, intertwined with the Yin Wood Divine Lightning, erupted from the dragon's mouth.

It exploded right next to the Black Dragon's neck.

Acnologia winced in pain, letting out a low growl as it released its claws from the Riyao.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Riyao created distance, its dragon body forming a circle.

"I might not be able to kill you, but I'll make you feel the pain!"

The voice came from the dragon's mouth, deep and hoarse.

"Horn, Neck, Root, Room, Heart, Tail, Winnowing Basket!"

[Dragon Slayer Secret Art: Dragon's Fall]

Within the circle encircling the dragon's body, a starry sky unfolds.

Profound, vast.

The starry sky spread out, covering the original sky, and the dark clouds were replaced by stars.

Seven of the stars lit up, forming the outline of Azure Dragon.

Roar!

Azure Dragon formed from stars burst forth from the starry sky, opened its enormous mouth, and bit down on the Black Dragon.

It crashed straight into the seabed from a great height.

Boom!!

A deafening roar erupted from the seabed, the shockwave pushing the seawater aside and creating a vacuum.

The flat sea surface suddenly bulges up, transforming into a majestic water mound, like a mountain range lying across the sea.

A tsunami erupted, surging in all directions.

All the Magic Council members in the surrounding waters were overturned, their boats and people falling into the sea.

Some people clung to the planks of the boat, while others were swept underwater by the waves.

Ultear held Meredy, and the two of them did their best to stabilize the small boat.

Wave after wave crashed against the shore, tossing the small boat up and down, its hull slamming against the water with a series of loud thuds.

Meredy gripped the gunwale tightly, her knuckles turning white.

Zeref stood at the airship's porthole, slightly surprised.

"I never imagined that someone could wield the Dragon Force to this extent."

He squinted.

"Interesting."

The Riyao's power is exhausted.

The dragon's body lost its strength and began to fall.

During the descent, the Azure Dragon posture could not be maintained.

The dragon scales faded, its body shrank, and it gradually transformed back into human form.

Mirajane immediately flew up and caught him in mid-air.

She pulled him into her arms.

"Riyao, are you alright?"

Her voice trembled.

"Fine..."

Riyao replied weakly with just two words.

His eyes were half-open, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

It's like he wants to laugh, but he doesn't have the strength.

The seawater surged.

Acnologia bursts out of the sea, splashing water everywhere.

The dragon's wings were fully spread, blotting out the sky and the sun.

It opened its mouth, and the surrounding magic began to surge wildly into it.

The air buzzed, the magic was being frantically drained away, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

Everyone saw this familiar scene.

"It's about to roar!"

"It's over."

His voice was filled with Despair.

Juvia grasped Gray's hand; his fingers were icy cold.

"Lord Gray, I..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

Mavis's voice echoed in everyone's minds.

Let's hold hands.

The group looked around but saw no one.

Makarov guessed at a possibility.

"Quick, listen to this sound!"

Gildarts grasped Cana's hand; Cana's hand trembled, and Gildarts squeezed it tightly.

Natsu held Lucy's hand; Lucy's hand was icy cold, but Natsu's palm was burning hot.

Erza and Ur held Wendy's hands. Wendy looked up, Erza nodded to her.

Gray and Juvia held hands.

Gajeel and Levy's hands were clasped tightly together.

Laxus was led by the hands of Freed and Bickslow, one on each side.

Evergreen grabbed Elfman's large hand, Elfman took his younger sister Lisanna's hand.

Finally, everyone joined hands, holding each other tightly, forming a circle.

Rumble!!

The Black Dragon's Roar out.

A tremendous amount of energy erupted from the dragon's mouth, pouring towards Tenrou Island.

The magic rapidly contracted and compressed inward, eventually condensing into a giant sphere of energy.

Enough to destroy Tenrou Island.

The energy sphere exploded.

The white light engulfed everything.

Tenrou Island.

Disappeared.

Only a huge whirlpool remained on the surface of the sea, with seawater rushing in wildly and creating a deafening roar.

The Magic Council members floated on the sea, soaking wet, staring blankly at the empty expanse of water.

Some people stared with their mouths agape, some rubbed their eyes, and some didn't even notice their weapons falling into the sea.

Fairy Tail... is it over?

The sound drifted away on the sea breeze.

Ultear hugged Meredy, her eyes red-rimmed, tears mingling with the seawater streaming down her face.

"Ur!!"

His voice was hoarse and strained.

Acnologia circled twice in the air, scanning the empty sea.

Strange, why is there no smell at all?

The aura of death emanating from Zeref drifted in from afar.

Acnologia was drawn and chased after Zeref.

A huge black shadow swept across the sky and disappeared into the clouds.

There was nothing left on the sea.

The sea is calm.

Only the waves gently lapping against the wreckage of the Magic Council's ship remained.